Lauren Bessette

It is finally fall!! Which means, it is also football season! I wish I could say that I was a die-hard fan of some team, but that is so far from the truth. My dad played football for the University of Florida and is a huge fan, so I grew up with college football games always on. Just the sound of football on the tv makes me think of fall and childhood. I went to Louisiana State University (they even won the national championship my freshman year!!), but it still wasn't enough

Where do I even start with this girl?! She is a whole lotta sass and I love every inch of her! As soon as she realizes her photo is being taken, she turns. IT. ON. It cracks me up! Today Rosie Jane is turning five! I can't believe it. She is getting her favorite dinner (steak, brussel sprouts, and sweet potatoes) tonight and meeting up with some of her friends at her favorite park :-) If you follow me on snapchat (lbessette), you know I am always oversharing pics/videos of Ro

Name Castillo de Monseran Varietal Garnacha Region Carinena Country Spain Year 2013 Price $7.99 Some weeks, wine Wednesday gets moved to wine Monday. This week is one of those weeks. First neuro exam is in the books and I am celebrating with this fun bottle of Garnacha! When I was working in the restaurant industry, I had this exact wine on my list and I sold it like hot cakes. Such an easy drinker. I remember the first time I tried it, the first thing that popped into my min

When you get to be on a first name basis with the Chipotle staff, it might be time to reevaluate some life decisions. There is one a block from my house, so on hardcore study nights it often seems like the only logical choice on where to eat. And it is just SO good. Funny story...last time I went to Chipotle, I was with my friend Molly and she spotted a Hanson brother (she has the best luck). This totally shows my age, but y'all, I was OBSESSED in grade school. So here we are

Name Hopler Varietal Gruner Veltliner Region Burgenland Country Austria Year 2014 Price $14.98 Here is a wine that I find myself pulling out a lot for dinner parties. Light, zesty, and it can really stand up to some strong flavors. Gruner Veltliner, mainly produced in Austria, is a dry white wine known for its acidity, citrus notes, and green-ness (probably not a word, but think grass, green beans, etc.). The herbaceous quality of this wine is often described as white pepper.

I have never met anyone who actually LIKES to study. There is nothing fun about it. Yes, I do love learning about things I am passionate about, but I always wish there was any easier way than spending hours in front of a computer screen or reading text books. I went to a high school that never really challenged me, so when I went to college, I had a major wake up call. I never learned how to study! My first semester was full of many tears and just not understanding how I made

This past week was "Make Your Bed Week," which is a celebration and recognition of the positive effects of making your bed. I was raised in a house where the first thing we did after waking up was make our beds. For me, it signifies that the day is starting and there is no going back! I function better when things are in order, this includes my bedroom being clean and my being bed made :-) This weekend I finally caught up on some much needed housework. Like MUCH needed. I wor

I am the absolute worst about eating breakfast. I am an early riser (see post), usually setting my alarm for 5:00-ish, and I am just never hungry that early. I always regret the decision not to eat breakfast as soon as I get to school when my stomach growls all through lecture...just ask the people who sit next to me. Ha! I have been trying to get better about nourishing my body first thing in the morning, so I have been pinning healthy and easy breakfast ideas like crazy. I

Name Dynamite Vineyards Varietal Merlot Region Central Coast, California Country USA Year 2013 Price $12.99 When was the last time you thought "man, I could really go for a glass of Merlot"? Probably never...unless you are 65+ and pouring it from a glass jug into a cup of ice. Or maybe that was just my sweet grandmother ;-) Back in the day, Merlot kind of got a bad rap after it become known as a low-quality, mass-produced wine. Truth is, Merlot is some really great stuff! It

Juggling it all can definitely be overwhelming, so I try to be creative when it comes to gaining balance in my life. During my first semester in medical school, I found myself becoming completely consumed in my studies and constantly feeling like I was missing out on all the fun. I knew going into school that I was going to have to make some sacrifices, especially when it came to my social life. The problem came when I noticed school coming before friends and family. I rememb